Flex Drive Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the appropriate sliding door trim panel.
3. Position the weathershield aside to gain access to the flex drive assembly.

Flex Drive E-Clip:

4. Remove the E-clip from the flex drive assembly.
5. Pull the flex drive straight out of the motor assembly.

Lower Hinge/drive Assembly:

6. Remove the lower drive unit cover retaining screws and remove the cover.
7. Expand the flex drive collar, next to the lower drive unit until the flex drive can be pulled straight off the lower drive unit.
8. Remove the flex drive assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the flex drive assembly in the vehicle.
2. Install the flex drive on the lower drive unit. Push straight on until it snaps in place. It may be necessary to rotate drive unit gear slightly until the flex drive seats in place.

Lower Hinge/drive Assembly:

3. Install the lower drive unit cover and retaining screws.

Flex Drive Cable:

4. Install the flex drive in the motor assembly. Line up the square shaped inner shaft and push straight on.
5. Install the E-clip on the flex drive assembly.
6. Install the weathershield.
7. Install the sliding door trim panel.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.